The Sweet History of the Butter Tart

The butter tart, a distinctly Canadian dessert, first appeared in print in 1900 in the Women's Auxiliary of the Royal Victoria Hospital Cookbook in Barrie, Ontario. This sweet treat features a flaky pastry shell filled with a buttery, sugary mixture that can be runny or firm depending on preference. The great debate: with raisins or without? 🥧

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